MDE20326 - 19th Century gravestone in St Thomas' Churchyard (Monument)

Summary

A slate headstone commemorates James Lovering Dennis, who died in 1820.

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Dennis headstone c5m south of south east corner of south porch of church of St Thomas. Headstone 1820. Slate. Shouldered nowy head. Elaborate incised decoration with verse around the head, figure of angel blowing trumpet and open books to each side that to left inscribed 'Life how short' that to right 'Eternity how long'. Inscription to James Lovering Dennis (died 1820). [1] The gravestone was not located during the rapid condition survey of Exmoor's Listed Buildings 2012-13. It received a BAR score of 1A. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Department of Environment. 1987. Kentisbury. Historic Houses Register. 53. 56.
  • <2> Report: Lawrence, G.. 2014. Exmoor National Park: Rapid condition survey of listed buildings 2012-13.

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Other Statuses/References

  • 2012-3 Building At Risk Score (1A): 1544/5/99
  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 41601
  • Devon SMR: SS64SW/5/8
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference SS 6227 4381 (point) NHLE
Map sheet SS64SW
Civil Parish KENTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 15 2021 5:57PM

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